I'VE GONE GA GA FOR GOO GONE!
Written: Mar 02 '06
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Pros: It gets the gunk off.
Cons: Oily consistency could be a problem with some jobs.
The Bottom Line: I thought I would never get rid of the glue on my wall. Goo gone is a great product for sticky problems.
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| 42ENGLISH's Full Review: Magic American Goo Gone |
I bought Goo Gone for two specific problems. I have just bought and moved into a house which I, of course, needed to freshen up a little, i.e. paint, fixtures, stuff like that.
There was a strip of wall paper at waist length all around my living room wall which I had to strip off so I could put a new paint job on it. It had been stuck on with the stickiest, gummiest glue I had ever seen and no matter what I did, it would not come off. I tried warm soapy water. I tried using a hairdryer. I even tried scraping it off. Nothing would work. There was also some bubble gum embedded in the carpet in the guest bedroom which I needed to tackle.
A friend of mine recommended Goo Gone and I was desperate to try something so I went out and bought a 16fl oz bottle from Ace Hardware for $4.50.
Goo Gone’s Claim:
Goo Gone is a combination of Citrus Power and scientific technology designed to eliminate the very toughest problems.
For all those gooey, sticky, gummy, greasy cleaning problems. Removes chewing gum, grease, tar stickers, labels, tape residue, oil, blood, lipstick and mascara, shoe polish, crayon, bumper stickers. Works on carpets, upholstery, clothing, wood, and cement.
Goo Gone has minimal impact on our environment and is safe to use on virtually any surface, including: carpets · upholstery · clothing · tile · glass · grills · appliances · vinyl · wood · draperies · autos · boats · fiberglass
My Experience:
After going through what I had with this glue, I was not optimistic about Goo Gone being able to help any but it did. This glue was stuck on the wall in thick, hard globules. I started by spraying it down with the product and leaving it for a while to soften it up a bit. This product has a pleasant lemon scent and does not fume. However, a word of warning, once it started working on the glue, the glue itself started making hellafumes and I had to open all the doors and windows.
After several minutes, the glue softened somewhat and some of it wiped off but the larger globules, I did have to put in a bit of elbow grease to get it peeled off. The end result was great. I managed to remove it all with Goo Gone’s help. I washed it down after that with some soapy water because this product does have an oily consistency which probably would have given me problems when I started to paint. After letting it dry, I painted over it with no problems at all.
On to the bubble gum. This stuff was really embedded and I was going to replace the carpet but I thought I would give Goo Gone a try and see what happened. I doused the spot with about a tablespoon of the product and left it to soak in for about ten minutes. By then it had softened but I still couldn’t budge it. I sprayed some more on and left it for about another ten minutes. That did it, the gum came out super easily with a small brush and a wet cloth.
This product does contain petroleum distillates so it must be kept out of reach of children.
Conclusion:
Goo Gone really did its job for me. I could not have fixed my problems without it. I like the fact that it has a lemon scent and does not produce any of fumes. The oily consistency, I should imagine, could be a problem with some jobs. I was amazed that it helped remove the glue because it was so sticky and lumpy and the bubble gum totally vanished. This product left no stains behind ( I would make sure you wash the area with soapy water to remove excess oils to avoid this) and it came at such a cheap price. It also did not affect my skin although it does recommend no prolonged contact with it.
I would recommend using Goo Gone for any of your sticky problems, even if it seems like an impossible task. I was really impressed with its performance and it saved me a lot of money in the long run. I am sure it will fix all my future sticky problems too.
For more information go to: http://www.americanmagic.com
FAQ Section: http://www.magicamerican.com/faq.shtml
Or call; 1- 800-328-9248
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